Appendix 2 - SGCN Removed

Michigan’s Wildlife Action Plan 2015-2025 Cover Photos Credits Southern Redbely Dace – Bob Muller MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Species Removed From SGCN List Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Amphibians Blue-spotted Ambystoma The Technical Advisory Committee during the T&E list review Salamander laterale recommended that this species did not need additional protection and should be removed from the SGCN list (2014). Populations are well known and appear to be stable. The historical range of this species is believed to have extended throughout Michigan. (TAC 2014) Amphibians Four-toed Hemidactylium The species is naturally rare and occurs in isolated populations across Salamander scutatum its range. There are current occurrences across its historic range in Michigan. This species was not recommended to be special concern. Amphibians Northern Rana pipiens The Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list review did not leopard frog recommend that this species be listed as special concern, threatened, or endangered. The species is still widely distributed. However, the species has undergone declines over the last 50 years and should be monitored (MNFI 2007). Amphibians Spotted Ambystoma The species was not recommended to be special concern. There are Salamander maculatum current occurrences across its historic range in Michigan. Amphibians Tiger Ambystoma This species was not recommended to be special concern. Its Salamander tigrinum distribution does not appear to have changed; there are current tigrinum occurrences in many southern counties. Amphibians Western Pseudacris After being reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E Chorus Frog triseriata list review, they recommended that it be removed from the SGCN list. triseriata The species remains widespread and locally common. Birds Acadian Empidonax Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Flycatcher virescens recommend this as a species of concern. Their range has not changed over the past 20 years. Population estimate of the flycatcher is 7,000 in Michigan, and trends are relatively stable. No concerns about their short term viability. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds American Black Anas rubripes Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Duck recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Black Ducks do appear to be declining; and should be reviewed during the next revision. Birds American Coot Fulica americana Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). The population estimate for this species is about 560. This species is common and widespread across its range. (Brisbin et al. 2002; Soulliere et al. 2007) Birds American Pelecanus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not White Pelican erythrorhynchos recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species is a new breeder in Michigan; first and only colony was found about 10 years ago on an island in Lake Michigan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Sauer et al. 2014) Birds American Scolopax minor Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Woodcock recommend this as a species of concern (2014). According the North American Woodcock Management Plan, the population estimate for singing males in Michigan is approximately 407,744. This species is Appendix 2 Page 1 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List secure for the near future. (Kelley et al. 2008) Birds Black-billed Coccyzus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Cuckoo erythropthalmus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This bird was historically uncommon in Michigan until deforestation. It is currently more common than the Yellow-billed Cuckoo. There is an estimated population of 50,000 and this species is expected to be uncommon. The species isn't a concern for future listing as endangered in Michigan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Blackburnian Dendroica fusca Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler recommend this as a species of concern. Population estimate for the state is 300,000; no concerns about their viability, they appear secure. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Black-throated Dendroica Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Blue Warbler caerulescens recommend this as a species of concern. Population estimate is 50,000 in Michigan. They appear to have a slight increase in their population trend; they appear relatively secure. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Blue-winged Anas discors Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Teal recommend this as a species of concern (2014). There is an estimated population of 6443 in Michigan. (Soulliere et al. 2007) Birds Blue-winged Vermivora pinus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Range is currently expanding in Michigan. This species readily hybridizes with the Golden- winged Warbler, which is a threat to the Golden-winged Warbler in Michigan. Michigan was at the edge of its range until about 1940. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Bobolink Dolichonyx Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not oryzivorus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). There are an estimated 200,000 bobolink in Michigan. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Sciences Committee 2013) Birds Boreal Poecile Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Chickadee hudsonica recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Their population estimate is 1,800 in Michigan. They have a declining trend but their range has not changed over the last 20 years. They have never been very common in Michigan. We are edge of range for this species, and they may be sensitive to climate change. This species should be reviewed again during the next revision of the Wildlife Action Plan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Brown Thrasher Toxostoma Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not rufum recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species is ubiquitous statewide and has an estimated population of 53,000. This species has benefited from human settlement and forest clearing. It does not appear that there has been a significant decrease in their range in Michigan. Numbers appear relatively stable over the last 10 years based on the North American Breeding Bird Survey estimate and confidence intervals. However, this is a species we will want to review Appendix 2 Page 2 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List again during the next Wildlife Action Plan update. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Canada Wilsonia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler canadensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species range has not significantly changed over the last 20 years. Numbers appear relatively stable over the last 10 years based on the North American Breeding Bird Survey estimate and confidence intervals with a Michigan population estimate of 70,000. However, this is a species we will want to review again during the next Wildlife Action Plan update. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013; Sauer et al. 2014) Birds Chuck-will's- Caprimulgus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not widow carolinensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). There were only a couple of sightings of this bird during the first Breeding Bird Survey in Michigan. This species is extreme edge of range; their northern edge of range is mid-to north Indiana, and best described as causal in Michigan. Not of special concern for Michigan. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Common Snipe Gallinago Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not delicata recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Michigan harvested approximately 2,500 in 2013. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Connecticut Oporornis agilis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler recommend this as a species of concern. Michigan is not the core range of this species and Michigan has never had large numbers of the birds but has an estimated population of 2,000 birds currently. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Cooper's hawk Accipiter Delisted from Special Concern list; Bird technical committee notes: cooperii Well-documented sustained state and regional population increases, as well as its widespread occurrence, especially in the Lower Peninsula, and the widespread availability of nesting habitat including suburban woodlots (Bielefeldt et al. 1998). There is an estimated population of 20,000 birds in the state. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Eastern Tyrannus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Kingbird tyrannus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 390,000 Eastern Kingbird in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Eastern Sturnella magna Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Meadowlark recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 200,000 Eastern Meadowlark in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Eastern Towhee Pipilo Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not erythrophthalm recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population Appendix 2 Page 3 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List us estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 300,000 Towhee in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Evening Coccothraustes Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grosbeak vespertinus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 100,000 Evening Grosbeak in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Field Sparrow Spizella pusilla Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 150,000 Field Sparrow in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Gray Jay Perisoreus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not canadensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). It is estimated that we have 3,000 in Michigan. They appear to be relatively stable in both population trends and in range. Michigan is at the southern edge of their range; they may be sensitive to climate change and should be reviewed again during the next Wildlife Action Plan revision. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Great Blue Ardea herodias Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Heron recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This bird continues to be found statewide and is relatively common. Birds Green Heron Butorides Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not virescens recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Their range has not changed significantly in the last 20 years in Michigan. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Kentucky Oporornis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler formosus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species has always been extremely rare in Michigan; their northern edge of range is northern Indiana and Ohio and does not touch Michigan's state line. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Killdeer Charadrius Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not vociferus recommend this species as of concern. This species is found statewide and their range has not changed in the last 20 years. They are abundant, although may have declining trends. Their viability is not of concern in the short-term. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Le Conte's Ammodramus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Sparrow leconteii recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate is 4,000 in Michigan. This species has an increasing population trend and their range is stable or possibly increasing. No concern about their short term viability. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Least Flycatcher Empidonax Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Appendix 2 Page 4 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List minimus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 400,000 Least Flycatcher in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Marsh wren Cistothorus There are approximately 7,000 marsh wrens in Michigan. This species palustris has declining trends. This species is still found statewide, however they may be absent in some areas where they were found historically. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Northern Colinus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Bobwhite virginianus recommend this as a species of concern. Michigan has declining trends for this species; range has not changed significantly in the last 20 years. Michigan is the northern edge of the range. Population changes are likely due more to weather events than habitat and so management is not likely to mitigate the population trend. Michigan is not in bobwhite plan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Karen Cleveland Pers. Comm. 2015) Birds Northern Colaptes auratus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Flicker recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 120,000 Northern Flicker in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Northern Mimus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Mockingbird polyglottos recommend this as a species of concern. Population estimate is 1,000 in Michigan. Range does not appear to have changed over the last 20 years. They do have a decreasing trend, yet their range is trans- continental. Despite the decreasing trend, they are still common range- wide. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Northern Parula Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Parula americana recommend this as a species of concern. The population estimate for this species is 130,000 in Michigan. No concerns about their short-term viability. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Northern Shrike Lanius excubitor Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species uses Michigan for wintering habitat, but not during breeding. All of our monitoring efforts focus on breeding birds and so we don't have a real understanding of their population estimate or their habitat needs in Michigan. Little is known about this species, its breeding habitat appears secure and remote. Until more data is available, this species will not be a species of greatest conservation need. Birds Olive-sided Contopus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Flycatcher cooperi recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate is 1,400 birds in Michigan based on Partners in Flight population estimates database for Michigan (1998-2007). This species has been relatively rare historically, and their range in Michigan has not diminished significantly. This species has a large range, of which

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Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Michigan is at the edge. The current management for Kirtland's Warbler should safeguard the Olive-sided Flycatcher's habitat as well. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Palm Warbler Dendroica Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not palmarum recommend this as a species of concern (2014). There is an estimate 3,000 individuals in Michigan. Population trends appear to be relatively stable and range appears stable or possibly increasing. And Michigan is the southern edge of range for this species. Population viability appears secure in the short-term. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Pied-billed Podilymbus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grebe podiceps recommend this as a species of concern (2014). The population estimate from the Joint Venture Waterbird Plan (2007) for this species in Michigan is 2,388. These birds are widespread and fairly common in most of the US and southern Canada. (Muller and Storer 1999; Soulliere et al. 2007) Birds Purple Martin Progne subis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). There are an estimated 20,000 individuals in Michigan. Population trend appears to be decreasing, and range may be decreasing along the northern edge as well. Across their range, their population appears to be stable and even increasing in some parts. This species is highly dependent on human intervention. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Red Crossbill Loxia curvirostra Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate is 20,000 in Michigan. Population trends and range are relatively stable over the last 20 years. Michigan is edge of range for their breeding habitat. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Ruby-crowned Regulus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Kinglet calendula recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate in Michigan is 13,000. Range is relatively stable; population trend is slightly declining. Michigan is edge of range for species. Across their range they are stable and of least concern. (Chartier et al. 2011; Swanson et al. 2008; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Savannah Passerculus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Sparrow sandwichensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate for this species is Michigan is 1.7 million. No concerns about their short-term viability. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Sedge Wren Cistothorus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not platensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate is 60,000 in Michigan. They occur statewide. They have a slight decreasing trend. Michigan is core of range. This species should be reviewed again during the next revision of the Wildlife Action Plan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Appendix 2 Page 6 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Birds Sora Porzana carolina Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species is distributed sparsely statewide and appears stable; no significant trend has been shown in Michigan. This species should be reviewed again during the next Wildlife Action Plan revision. (Chartier et al. 2011; Melvin and Gibbs 2012) Birds Spotted Actitis macularia The Technical Advisory Committee during the T&E list review, Sandpiper recommended that this species did not need additional protection. The species distribution remains widespread; however more survey data is needed. This species has declining trends. There have not been significant range changes. This species should be reviewed again during the next Wildlife Action Plan revision. (Chartier et al. 2011; Soulliere et al. 2007) Birds Upland Bartramia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Sandpiper longicauda recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This species has declining trends. There have not been significant range changes. This species should be reviewed again during the next Wildlife Action Plan revision. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Vesper Sparrow Pooecetes Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not gramineus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 150,000 Vesper Sparrow in the state. Their populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Virginia Rail Rallus limicola Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate in Michigan is 956 (Soulliere et al. 2007). Ontario has seen an increase in their population estimates, based on increased survey efforts (Putnam 2011). This species should be reviewed during the next revision. Birds White-eyed Vireo griseus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Vireo recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate of 700 in Michigan. Their range has been relatively stable over the last 20 years. There is no trend in the Breeding Bird Survey. We are the extreme edge of range for this species; Cornell Labs has their northern range ending at the southern Michigan border. No concerns about this species. (Hopp et al. 1995; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds White-winged Loxia leucoptera Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Crossbill recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate is 15,000 in Michigan and their population trend is increasing and range is stable or possibly increasing. No concerns about the short-term viability of this bird. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Wood Thrush Hylocichla Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not mustelina recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Based on population estimates from the Partners in Flight database (1998-2007) for Michigan, there are about 180,000 Wood Thrush in the state. Their

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Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List populations are secure for the near future. (Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Worm-eating Helmitheros Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Warbler vermivorus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). This warblers range extends to mid-Ohio through mid-Illinois; Michigan is the extreme edge of range. (Chartier et al. 2011) Birds Yellow-billed Coccyzus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Cuckoo americanus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Population estimate in Michigan is 40,000. This bird is statewide and range is relatively stable. Population trends are stable or slightly declining. No concerns currently about their short-term viability. This species should be reviewed again during the next revision of the Wildlife Action Plan. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Birds Yellow- Icteria virens Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not breasted Chat recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Michigan is at the northern edge of this species range. There is an estimated population of 900 in Michigan. They are found scattered around the southern Lower Peninsula and there may be declining regional trends. (Chartier et al. 2011; Partners in Flight Science Committee 2013) Crayfish A Crayfish Fallicambarus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not fodiens recommend this as a species of concern. Crayfish Devil Crawfish Cambarus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not diogenes recommend this as a species of concern. Fish Banded darter Etheostoma Present evidence suggests that this species is an immigrant and it is zonale currently expanding its range into Michigan (2009 T&E List Expert Review, 2014 T&E list review) Fish Black buffalo Ictiobus niger Present evidence indicates that this species was introduced into the Great Lakes and is not native (Bailey et al. 2004; 2009 T&E List Expert Review) Fish Brassy Minnow Hybognathus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent hankinsoni survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Brown Bullhead Ameiurus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent nebulosus survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Deepwater Myoxocephalus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent Sculpin thompsonii survey data suggests this species is more wide spread than previously thought; no concerns. Fish Fantail Darter Etheostoma Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent flabellare survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Finescale Dace Phoxinus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent neogaeus survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Golden Moxostoma Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent Redhorse erythrurum survey data suggests this species is more wide spread than previously thought; no concerns. Fish Grass Pickerel Esox americanus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent

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Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Lake Erimyzon Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent Chubsucker sucetta surveys suggest this species is stable; no concerns. Fish Least Darter Etheostoma Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent microperca surveys show that they occur at over 20 locations. Fish Pirate Perch Aphredoderus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent sayanus survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Pygmy Prosopium Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent Whitefish coulterii survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish River Chub Nocomis Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent micropogon survey data suggests this species is more wide spread than previously thought. Fish Slimy Sculpin Cottus cognatus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent survey data suggests this species is more wide spread than previously thought; no concerns. Fish Spotted gar Lepisosteus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent oculatus studies have determined that this species is more widespread than previously believed (David 2012). Fish Spotted Sucker Minytrema Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; present melanops evidence and survey data suggests this species is stable. Fish Stonecat Noturus flavus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Fish Striped Shiner Luxilus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; with better chrysocephalus identification efforts during surveys this species has been found to be more wide spread than previously thought; no concerns. Fish Tadpole Noturus gyrinus Reviewed by Fish Technical Advisory Committee June 2014; recent Madtom survey data suggests no concerns with this species. Insects: A Dobsonfly Nigronia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Alderflies, fasciatus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Dobsonflies & Fishflies Insects: a dobsonfly Neohermes sp. There was no species associated with the genus. Alderflies, Dobsonflies & Fishflies Insects: A tiger beetle Cicindela Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Beetles hirticollis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). rhodensis Insects: A tiger beetle Cicindela Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Beetles limbalis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Insects: A tiger beetle Cicindela macra Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Beetles recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Insects: American Nicrophorus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Beetles burying beetle americanus that this species is extirpated (2014). Appendix 2 Page 9 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Insects: Little white Cicindela lepida Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Beetles tiger beetle recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Insects: Barrens Hemileuca maia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies buckmoth this species to be removed from the Special Concern list (2014); and Moths Unclear if the species occurs in Michigan; it is possibly confused with Hemileuca nevadensis (MNFI 2007). Insects: Gorgone Chlosyne Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies checkerspot gorgone carlota this species to be removed from the list; has not been confirmed in the and Moths state since a 1958 record in Van Buren County (Fleming) (MNFI 2007). Insects: Henry's elfin Incisalia henrici Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies this species to be removed from the list (2014). Difficult to detect but and Moths likely common with broad range across the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula (MNFI 2007). Insects: Hoary comma Polygonia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies gracilis this species to be listed as extirpated; last authentic MI record in 1966 and Moths (MNFI 2007). Insects: Regal fritillary Speyeria idalia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies this species to be listed as extirpated (2014). and Moths Insects: Riley's lappet Heteropacha Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies moth rileyana this species be removed from the Special Concern list; present and Moths evidence suggests that this species is more common than previously believed and host plants are not rare (TAC 2014). Insects: Robinson's Catocala Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies underwing robinsoni that this species be removed from the Special Concern list (2014). and Moths Michigan is the northern limit of the range and is only locally common in southern Michigan (MNFI 2007). Insects: Small Heterocampa Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies heterocampa subrotata this species be removed from the Special Concern list; present and Moths evidence suggests that this species is more common than previously believed and host plants are not rare (TAC 2014). Insects: Tawny crescent Phyciodes Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies batesii this species to be removed from the Special Concern list (2014). More and Moths common than previously thought with fairly broad distribution (MNFI 2007). Insects: Wild indigo Erynnis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Butterflies duskywing baptisiae this species be removed from the Special Concern list; Seems to be and Moths increasing in the state, likely to taking to Crown vetch and roadside plantings (MNFI 2007). Insects: A caddisfly Wormaldia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Caddisflies moesta that this species be removed from SGCN list (2014). Insects: A caddisfly Brachycentrus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Caddisflies fuliginosus that this species be removed from SGCN list (2014) Insects: a caddisfly Rhyacophila sp. There was no species associated with the genus. Caddisflies Appendix 2 Page 10 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Insects: Leafhopper Flexamia delongi Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Cicadas and this species to be removed from Special Concern list; recent evidence Hoppers suggests more common than previously thought (2014). Insects: Prairie spittle Philaenarcys Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Cicadas and bug bilineata recommend this as a species of concern (2014) Hoppers Insects: Red-legged Prosapia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Cicadas and spittlebug ignipectus this species to be removed from the Special Concern list; recent Hoppers surveys suggest the species is more common than previously thought (MNFI 2007). Insects: Spittlebug Philaenarcys Delisted from special concern list; Insect technical committee. Common Cicadas and killa on sand plains in MI, most records of P. bilineata refer to it (Andy Hoppers Hamilton, personal communication); Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Insects: Arrowhead Cordulegaster Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies Spiketail obliqua recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Ebony Williamsonia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies boghaunter fletcheri this species to be removed from the Special Concern list (2014). There and are 19 occurrences listed in the MNFI database with 7 counties having Damselflies occurrences from 1999 and beyond (MNFI 2007). Insects: Lake emerald Somatochlora Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies cingulata recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Muskeg Darner Aeshna Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies subarctica recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Ocellated Boyeria grafiana Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies darner recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Rapids clubtail Gomphus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies quadricolor this species to be removed from Special Concern list (2014); More and common than previously thought because adult specimens from 5 Damselflies counties and larval specimens from 4 additional counties (MNFI 2007). Insects: Ringed Williamsonia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies boghaunter lintneri this species to be removed from the Special Concern list (2014). Likely and found in many bog systems throughout Michigan. Damselflies Insects: Sedge darner Aeshna juncea Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies recommend this as a species of concern (2014).

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Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List and Damselflies Insects: Smokey Hetaerina titia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies rubyspot this species to be removed from Special Concern list (2014). More and common in recent years, likely previously under recorded (MNFI 2007). Damselflies Insects: Spatterdock Aeshna mutata Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies darner this species to be removed from SGCN list (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Splendid Gomphus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies clubtail lineatifrons this species to be removed from Special Concern list (2014). More and common than previously thought, with adult specimens from 5 Damselflies counties and larval specimens from 7 counties and multiple recent reports (MNFI 2007). Insects: stygian Neurocordulia Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies shadowdragon yamaskanensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Subarctic bluet Coenagrion Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies interrogatum recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Tiger spiketail Cordulegaster Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Dragonflies erronea that this species be listed as extirpated (2014) and is extremely rare and and local range-wide (MNFI 2007). Damselflies Insects: Zigzag darner Aeshna Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Dragonflies sitchensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Damselflies Insects: Flies A net-winged Blepharicera Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not midge tenuipes recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Insects: Conehead Neoconocephal Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Grasshoppers grasshopper us retusus that this species be removed from Special Concern list (2014). and Crickets Expanding its range northward in recent years (MNFI 2007). Insects: Hebard's Melanoplus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers Green-legged eurycercus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Locust Insects: Hebard's green- Melanoplus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers legged locust viridipes recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Insects: Melodious Eunemobius Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers ground cricket melodius recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Appendix 2 Page 12 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Insects: Pinetree cricket Oecanthus pini Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision recommended Grasshoppers this species be removed from the Special Concern list (2014). and Crickets Historically overlooked species likely rare only due to lack of sampling effort (MNFI 2007). Insects: Post-oak Dendrotettix Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers grasshopper quercus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Insects: Uhler's Camel Ceuthophilus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers Cricket uhleri recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Insects: Woodland Ceuthophilus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers Camel Cricket silvestris recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets Insects: Woodland Conocephalus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Grasshoppers meadow nemoralis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). and Crickets katydid Insects: A mayfly Ameletus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Mayflies lineatus recommend this as a species of concern (2014) Insects: A sand minnow Siphloplecton Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Mayflies mayfly basale recommend this as a species of concern (2014) Insects: A Stonefly Oemopteryx Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies glacialis stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: A stonefly Helopicus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies nalatus stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Canadian Capnia vernalis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies willowfly stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Cloudy stone Perlesta shubuta Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Eastern Taeniopteryx Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies Willowfly burksi stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Northeastern Paracapnia opis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies snowfly stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Spinyleg Taeniopteryx Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies willowfly maura stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014) Insects: Whitetailed Ostrocerca Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not review Stoneflies Forestfly albidipennis stoneflies. Cuthrell recommended only keeping stoneflies that are ranked S1 or S2 on the SC list (2014)

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Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Insects: True A belostoman Belostoma Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Bugs bug lutarium recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Land Snails pale mantleslug Pallifera dorsalis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Land Snails Redfoot Pallifera Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not mantleslug ohioensis recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals American Martes Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Marten americana recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Arctic Shrew Sorex arcticus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Cougar Felis concolor This species appears to be extirpated from Michigan; we do have individuals from time to time, coming from out west, but there is no breeding population. Therefore, at this time we are not listing this as a species of greatest conservation need. Mammals Deer Mouse Peromyscus Technical Advisory Committee did not recommend special protections maniculatus for this species during the T&E list 2014 review. gracilis Mammals Gray Wolf Canis lupus Species was removed from both the federal and state endangered species list. (species is currently pending decision on status due to lawsuit). Michigan’s Gray Wolf population has exceeded both state and federal recovery goals. Mammals Hoary Bat Lasiurus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not cinereus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Least Chipmunk Tamias minimus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Least Weasel Mustela nivalis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern or special protection for this species (2014). Mammals Lynx Lynx canadensis This species appears to be extirpated from Michigan; we do have individuals from time to time, coming from out of state, but there is no breeding population. Therefore, at this time we are not listing this as a species of greatest conservation need. Mammals Pygmy Shrew Sorex hoyi Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Red Bat Lasiurus borealis Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Silver-haired Lasionycteris Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Bat noctivagans recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Snowshoe Hare Lepus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not americanus recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Southern Bog Synaptomys Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Lemming cooperi recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Southern Red- Clethrionomys Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not backed Vole gapperi recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Appendix 2 Page 14 of 16 MICHIGAN’S WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN 2015-2025 Removed Species of Greatest Conservation Need & Rationales

Category Common Name Scientific Name Rationale For Removal From SGCN List Mammals Water Shrew Sorex palustris Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not recommend this as a species of concern (2014). Mammals Woodland Napaeozapus Technical Advisory Committee for the T&E list revision did not Jumping Mouse insignis recommend this as a species of concern or special protection for this species (2014). Mussels Cylindrical Anodontoides Technical Advisory Committee did not recommend this as a species of Papershell ferussacianus concern (2014). Mussels Pimpleback Quadrula Technical Advisory Committee did not recommend this as a species of pustulosa concern (2014). Mussels Scaleshell Leptodea Technical Advisory Committee recommends that this species is leptodon extirpated from Michigan (2014). Reptiles Eastern Heterodon The species was not recommended to be special concern. The species Hognose Snake platirhinos remains widespread and fairly common. There are current occurrences across its range in Michigan.

Reptiles Western Fox Elaphe vulpina This species was not recommended as special concern. The species has Snake not undergone any range restriction and remains fairly common; there are current occurrences across its historic range in Michigan.

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